ACCA announced the passing of Jack Rise, ACCA educational program instructor and ACCA Now contributor. Rise was a certified member of the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society and had 36 years of industry experience, having worked as both a contractor and distributor of HVACR products. As an ACCA Educational Program Instructor Certification (EPIC) certified instructor, Rise shared his vast industry knowledge with countless students through ACCA’s residential and commercial design manuals, on-demand and live virtual courses, and ACCA’s nationally recognized industry standards.
Rise's success as an educator stemmed from his ability to share his personal experiences as a technician with students. He truly cared about advancing the industry and had a unique teaching style that was adaptable and relatable. His passion for the industry serves as inspiration to continue learning, whether it be through ACCA’s ComfortU training center, in-person training, on-demand training, live virtual courses, or with ACCA’s residential and commercial design manuals, like Understanding Manual J® and Understanding Manual D®, both written by Rise.